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Hall: 'I don't think I'd want to go to Russia'

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08:22 AM ET 08.29 | Coming off shoulder surgery, Taylor Hall admits a lockout that lasts a few weeks might not be so bad for his game, but if weeks stretch into months, he'll look elseshere. "I'd want to go to Europe," he said Tuesday. "I saw that Sweden is not letting players come for a short amount of time, but there are leagues that are going to accept NHL players." Like the KHL. A year before being drafted by the Oilers, Hall was drafted 89th overall by Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL draft. He believes he's still their property, but he says he has no plans whatsoever to seek work in Russia. "They never said a word to me or my agent, so I'm not really sure why they picked me but I don't think I'd want to go to Russia, to be honest."

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August 29, 2012  08:27 AM ET

Of course, you don't want to go to Russia. But, during Labor negotiations, you have to pretend that you do. Somebody give this lad the talking points.

August 29, 2012  08:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Of course, you don't want to go to Russia. But, during Labor negotiations, you have to pretend that you do. Somebody give this lad the talking points.

maybe he has the right idea....stop the b.s and let's get a settlement

August 29, 2012  08:49 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Of course, you don't want to go to Russia. But, during Labor negotiations, you have to pretend that you do. Somebody give this lad the talking points.

He's pretending he wants to go to Sweden instead.

August 29, 2012  09:02 AM ET

Edmonton, Siberia...It's like apples n oranges.

August 29, 2012  09:07 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Edmonton, Siberia...It's like apples n oranges.

He can live in Aluetian Islands and fly back and forth to games in Siberia...at least he will feel like he is playing somewhere close to the NHL....

August 29, 2012  09:12 AM ET

"Don't make me go to Russia, Mr. Bettman!"

August 29, 2012  09:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

"Don't make me go to Russia, Mr. Bettman!"

then Sarah Palin can watch his home games

August 29, 2012  09:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

then Sarah Palin can watch his home games



She won't know what's going on but she can watch.

August 29, 2012  09:41 AM ET

He was drafted by Ak Bars Kazan? Interesting name. I wonder what their mascot is. Maybe an AK47?

August 29, 2012  09:43 AM ET
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She won't know what's going on but she can watch.

Canuck, I take offense at the laughs you are getting at Sarah Palin's expense. Its not right to make fun of mentally handicapped people.

August 29, 2012  09:49 AM ET
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Canuck, I take offense at the laughs you are getting at Sarah Palin's expense. Its not right to make fun of mentally handicapped people.

But I've studied Palintology.

August 29, 2012  09:55 AM ET

Oh Great Taylor , just what we need in Calgary, more sightings of you around town while the dueling ego's feed themselves on our game . Throw some more salt in the wound.....Go to Russia ;-)

August 29, 2012  10:15 AM ET
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But I've studied Palintology.

don't tell her that, sh'll think it's a reall subject..
I can just hear her;
"Oh yeah, I've studied that, and ALL of the ologies....

August 29, 2012  10:30 AM ET
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don't tell her that, sh'll think it's a reall subject..I can just hear her;"Oh yeah, I've studied that, and ALL of the ologies....

You're probably right. Myself. I don't care how stupid she is..............I just think she wears too many clothes.

August 29, 2012  10:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Of course, you don't want to go to Russia. But, during Labor negotiations, you have to pretend that you do. Somebody give this lad the talking points.

They did and, he ain't biting. He's got no appetite for Tupolevs, Natashas or cabbage rolls. He'd rather go to Sweden or Finland.

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August 29, 2012  10:48 AM ET
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You're probably right. Myself. I don't care how stupid she is..............I just think she wears too many clothes.

She's smart enough to .... put y'all in chains ... if you ask nicely.

August 29, 2012  10:53 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

You're probably right. Myself. I don't care how stupid she is..............I just think she wears too many clothes.

Looking for the bikini shots? :))))

August 29, 2012  11:08 AM ET

This injury prone kid shouldnt wanna play anywhere...get 110% healthy and be fully ready when the NHL starts.

Seguin > Hall

 
August 29, 2012  11:10 AM ET
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But I've studied Palintology.

LOL Good one. He'll be alright if he don't sing near the Kremlin. And if he did get arrested, well,
Taylor Hall does soung like a girls name, he might get thrown in with P----Riot girls, hmmm

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